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Update 7:30 p.m: The Rangeland Fire is 250 acres and 60% contained. A firefighter has suffered minor injuries. Units will remain on scene through tomorrow. SDG&E's air crane has been assisting in battling the blaze (photo).
August 9, 2018 (Ramona)-- The Rangeland Fire in Ramona has burned approxiamtely 150 acres near highway 78 and Rangeland Road. The blaze, which began mid-afternoon with structures threatened.
The fire is 30 percent contained and forward spead has been halted, Cal Fire reports.
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